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SPAM Flavored Macadamia Nuts — Would You Try Them?
When we were visiting Big Island last month, we popped into the visitors center at the Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company to see and taste new flavors. We were amused when we saw SPAM flavored mac nuts. With Hawaii being known for producing yummy macadamia nuts and Hawaii’s long standing love affair with SPAM this flavor was a perfect marriage. I posted the above photo on our facebook page while we were at the Hamakua store. To my surprise, the post drew quite a bit of debate. Some seemed to like the thought while others were not willing to try them. I did taste one of these SPAM flavored nuts. I thought it was actually good. How about you? What do you think of SPAM flavored macadamia nuts? — If you are interesting in sampling macadamia nuts on your Hawaii vacation, see my post, Where to Visit Macadamia Nut Farms in Hawaii .
Continue reading...Attacking, defending new legislative maps, unemployment rates to rise, UH best paid, land agency director named, Hawaiian Telcom imposes contract,…
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
The Hawaii Reapportionment Commission, in a three-page brief filed Friday with the state Supreme Court, defended its method of dividing the state into House and Senate districts. But Gov. Neil Abercrombie, also a defendant in the lawsuit, said in his reply brief Monday that the process was flawed and should be redone. West Hawaii Today. Legislators and state officials may increase unemployment taxes next year to the highest levels allowed under state law. Hawaii Reporter. Hawaii State Salaries 2012: Highest Paid at University of Hawaii. Civil Beat. Former Campbell Estate land manager Lloyd Haraguchi has been named executive director to head a new state agency with broad powers to develop state land. Star-Advertiser. Hawaiian Telcom said Monday it will impose on union members a contract the workers rejected last month. Star-Advertiser. At least 14 states have revamped their pension systems in the past five years to prevent employees from "spiking" their pay to pad retirement benefits. Civil Beat. A federal agent charged with murder in the shooting death of a man in a Hawaii McDonald's restaurant pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Monday. Associated Press. There’s an old saying, “It’s better to use a carrot than a stick” to persuade people to do things.
Continue reading...Aloha Friday Photo: A License to Kona Edition
Friday, November 18, 2011
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo was shared on our facebook community by Cathe Herbert. Cathe said she loves Hawaii so much that she had to tell the world. Who can blame her for wanting to display her aloha of Kona on her license plate? Mahalo, Cathe, for sharing your photo with us! © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...Aloha Friday Photo: Veterans Day 2011 Edition
Friday, November 11, 2011
We veer a bit away from our normal light-hearted Aloha Friday Photos to something with a bit of a serious tone. With today being Veterans Day in the U.S. , let’s remember the sacrifices of our service men and women. Please make the effort to thank a veteran today. If you don’t have the opportunity to extend your personal gratitude, please consider making a donation to the USO , an organization
Continue reading...Aloha Friday Photo: Oahu From The Window Seat
Friday, October 14, 2011
Today’s Aloha Friday Photos give us unique views of Oahu from the air. Mahalo to Charles Jordan from our facebook community for sharing his photos. This first photo shows Diamond Head (Le’ahi) Crater in the center. Waikiki Beach is off to the left.
Continue reading...Experiencing Travaasa Hana
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Sea Ranch Cottage at Travaasa Hana Adventure balanced with relaxation is what we found from our stay at Travaasa Hana . Mornings would be filled with activities like hiking and horseback riding. We’d make our way to the spa for a massage in the afternoon or head to beautiful Hamoa Beach for a catnap under a shade tree. Then, after dinner, we’d either listen to the live Hawaiian music or stargaze from the lanai. Travaasa Hana is one of two experiential resorts that provides guests with an array of fitness, wellness, cultural and adventure experiences anchored in the local culture. As I mentioned, our time at Travaasa Hana focused on adventure and relaxation, but you get to make it what you want it to be. We originally planned two nights at Travaasa Hana. As we followed their facebook posts, we realized that two nights wouldn’t be nearly long enough so we extended our stay two more nights. That still wasn’t enough time to take advantage of all the the excellent amenities and programs Travaasa Hana offers. I bet we could have stayed there two weeks and still not run out of new things to try. Heavenly Hana The lush town of Hana is not only geographically away from the livelier Maui towns like Lahaina and Kahului, but it is also away from any sort of city hurried atmosphere. In Hana, you slow down. You relax. You soak in life. Many folks from Hawaii say that Hana is like the old Hawaii. As a mainlander, I’m not entirely sure what that means, but I can guess. I think it might related to limited development, relaxed pace and exceptionally friendly locals full of Aloha. Hana Town Travaasa Hana Grounds – A Tropical Paradise Simply walking the grounds of Travaasa Hana was a pleasure. Everywhere I looked, I saw a photo-worthy scene. Pool on Sea Ranch Cottage Side Blooming plumerias and hibiscus were dotted throughout the resort. I enjoyed catching the shade of a palm or African Tulip tree while walking the path from our sea cottage to the dining room. Each time, I marveled at the natural contrast of the orange African Tulip blooms on the green grass . The pools and water features throughout the resort added to the tranquil environment. Horseback Riding on Hana Coast All the lovely landscaping looked like it belonged there. It didn’t seem forced or fake, just natural like a tropical paradise should look. Activities & Experiences I feel that we only scratched the surface of what Travaasa Hana has to offer. We enjoyed stopping by Makana Center, the activities center, to talk story and see what was being offered for the day . We loved horseback riding on the Hana coast and taking ukulele lessons. Plus we were able to explore more of the road to Hana and without crowds. If we had had more time, I would have loved to have gone to the coconut husking demonstration, tried thrown net fishing and learned a bit of hula. We did get to take a couple of hours to relax by beautiful Hamoa Beach. Travaasa Hana provides scheduled shuttle service to the beach as well as chairs, towels and snorkel equipment. Hamoa Beach Spa & Wellness As part of the all-inclusive Sea Ranch Cottage package, we could indulge in a daily spa treatment. Bliss! Andy adored the hot stone massage. I tried a different treatment each time from body wraps to lomi lomi massage to a facial. I’ll write more about the spa in the future. Travaasa Hana Spa Entrance We didn’t make the time to participate in the coastal wellness walk, pilates or any of the other exercise classes. Travaasa Hana offers many wellness classes throughout the day. They also provide aerobics equipment. Sea Ranch Cottage Accommodations Sea ranch cottages are in a secluded side of Travaasa Hana. They were made to look like plantation homes and they fit perfectly into the Hana landscape. Oceanfront sea ranch cottage at Travaasa Hana The cottage rooms are quite spacious. Baths include a soaking tub and a separate shower. The rooms are big enough to include a sitting area and separate dining area. The lanais are spacious as well. A wet bar includes a small refrigerator stocked with sodas and juices at no extra charge. A generously sized bag of Hawaii coffee beans was provided along with a grinder. We certainly enjoyed our fresh pot of coffee with the view from the lanai. Coffee with a view! Cottage renovations are currently in progress. Our room had not been renovated with new new solar powered ventilation systems to keep the cottages cooler as well as some cosmetic improvements. See this collection of photos from our room and a renovated room . Rooms are not air conditioned, but we really didn’t need air conditioning with the constant breeze. By having the screened windows and doors open, we were able to enjoy the sounds of the ocean. When you check into your sea cottage room, you’ll find a backpack with a water bottle and a journal to write about your thoughts and adventures. That’s a unique feature that you don’t find in other Hawaii hotels. One thing you won’t find in a room at Travaasa Hana is a television or radio. We don’t go to Hawaii to watch television, so that was perfectly fine by us. All-Inclusive – Hurrah! The sea ranch cottages are all-inclusive, including spa treatments, dining, activities and tipping. The only thing that’s not included is alcoholic drinks and tipping for alcoholic drinks. The all-inclusive package certainly adds to the stress reducing environment that Travaasa Hana tries to provide for the guests. It’s a rare find in Hawaii! Rates for the sea ranch cottages start at $449 per person per night. At first, that number can be a bit startling, but when you consider that it includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, non-alcoholic drinks, gratuities, daily spa treatments and plenty of wellness and cultural activities as well as your unique accommodations, it seems much more reasonable. Table for two at Travaasa Hana There’s one main dining room with an adjacent lounge at Travaasa Hana. Sea ranch cottage guests could also dine at Hana Ranch Restaurant for dinner. We really enjoyed breakfasts with views of Hana Bay. The burgers from the lounge were oh-so-tasty! Dinners were fine. On Sunday, Monday and Thursday evenings, there’s live musical entertainment in the dining room. We got to catch the Sunday and Monday performances and they were outstanding! Worth Mentioning Travaasa Hana was formerly the Hotel Hana-Maui. The sea ranch cottages are reserved for guests 16 and older. Travaasa Hana also offers garden suites and condos that are not all-inclusive and available for guests of all ages. Hana is located in a tropical environment and with tropical environments, you might encounter tropical critters . That’s nature! I no longer freak out have grown to be somewhat accustomed to occasionally seeing a critter. We did have geckos in our room. We liked to think of them as our friends. I believe most people only stay at Travaasa Hana for a day or two. Unfortunately, that short stay doesn’t do this resort justice. Consider staying four or more days, especially if you are staying in the sea ranch cottages. As a matter of disclosure, we were extended a reduced rate during our stay at Travaasa Hana. See all the photos from our stay at Travaasa Hana . Have you stayed at Hana Travaasa? How was your stay? © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...Aloha Friday Photo: Blazing Big Island Sky Edition
Friday, September 2, 2011
Today’s photo comes to us from Big Island photographer Ethan Tweedie . I met Ethan Tweedie on facebook via my friend Cynthia Hoskins . She had shared Ethan’s photo on her facebook wall and I was wowed! I asked Ethan if we could have his permission to post his photo, et voila! Ethan took this sunrise photo at his house on August 14th. Catching beautiful sky views like this one is definitely worth the effort of getting up early. Wouldn’t you agree? Mahalo, Ethan, for allow us to share your beautiful photo!
Continue reading...All Hawaii News named best in Hawaii and getting better every day
Monday, July 4, 2011
Mahalo for your support! All Hawaii News was recently named the top one-person produced news website in the state by the Society of Professional Journalists. It's an honor, but it's also a call for more. Since 2008, All Hawaii News has practiced kaizen, so the changes you see are gradual, but always for the better. This site is not a big money-maker, and there are no deep pockets keeping it going. Just a lot of early mornings and hard work. The goal is to sweep the state -- not with spiders and bots and other nonhuman workers, but with a human eye and a practiced hand and a seasoned journalist’s news sense – to find the top news stories of the day from all of the Hawaiian Islands. All Hawaii News is not Oahu-centric, so you’ll see breaking stories from Maui, Kauai, Hawaii Island and Molokai before they catch the attention of other news curators. Most of the site’s content is fresh by 7 a.m. every weekday. Updates come throughout the day via Google news feeds, tweets and the state’s top bloggers. There’s a heavy emphasis on government news at the state and county levels, as well as issues involving the environment, green energy and Native Hawaiians. If you’re looking for the “if it bleeds, it leads,” crime stories, better look elsewhere. Photos are selected to illustrate a news story and show the range of the breath-taking beauty of our state. All Hawaii News is on Facebook and Twitter, so be sure to follow us there for low-volume updates that don’t spam you with what you already know. You can also subscribe via RSS and email. One of the best ways to use All Hawaii News? Bookmark it on your smartphone! It’s like having a news-reader in your hand, going beyond the headlines to give you a solid sentence or two about all the day’s news, with links to the original sources to find out more. Have ideas to improve All Hawaii News? Feel free to drop me a line, send a tweet, a Facebook comment or email. All Hawaii News is open to improvements!
Continue reading...March Madness Monday Music Giveaway – March 21
Monday, March 21, 2011
Oh, goody! It’s time for another Monday Hawaiian music giveaway! This week’s music giveaway CD is The 50 Greatest Hawaii Music Albums Ever . The record company, Mountain Apple, describes this CD as follows: In June 2004 HONOLULU Magazine put together a panel of experts and named The 50 Greatest Hawai’i Music Albums Ever. From those great albums we’ve selected the greatest tunes. Tracks like Olomana’s “Seabird,” The Brothers Cazimero’s classic, “Nani Hanalei,” and Na Leo’s incomparable “Flying with Angels.” This album is a must for any Hawai’i music collection. Whether you are a hard core Hawaiian music fan and collector or brand new to the Hawaiian music scene, this is an album that is a must have! I should note that this not actually 50 albums or even 50 songs, but a collection of songs that represent the best of the top 50 albums. It’s quite an eclectic collection. From my Hawaiian Music Q&A with Mountain Apple Records Executive , Leah Bernstein recommends this CD for anyone who is interested in learning and listening to a broad range of Hawaiian music. For a chance at winning this CD, please comment to tell us where is your favorite place to listen to Hawaiian music. Enter your comment either here on this blog post or on this facebook post by the end of the day, March 23, 2011. © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...March Madness Monday Music Giveaway – March 21
Monday, March 21, 2011
Oh, goody! It’s time for another Monday Hawaiian music giveaway! This week’s music giveaway CD is The 50 Greatest Hawaii Music Albums Ever . The record company, Mountain Apple, describes this CD as follows: In June 2004 HONOLULU Magazine put together a panel of experts and named The 50 Greatest Hawai’i Music Albums Ever. From those great albums we’ve selected the greatest tunes. Tracks like Olomana’s “Seabird,” The Brothers Cazimero’s classic, “Nani Hanalei,” and Na Leo’s incomparable “Flying with Angels.” This album is a must for any Hawai’i music collection. Whether you are a hard core Hawaiian music fan and collector or brand new to the Hawaiian music scene, this is an album that is a must have! I should note that this not actually 50 albums or even 50 songs, but a collection of songs that represent the best of the top 50 albums. It’s quite an eclectic collection. From my Hawaiian Music Q&A with Mountain Apple Records Executive , Leah Bernstein recommends this CD for anyone who is interested in learning and listening to a broad range of Hawaiian music. For a chance at winning this CD, please comment to tell us where is your favorite place to listen to Hawaiian music. Enter your comment either here on this blog post or on this facebook post by the end of the day, March 23, 2011. © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
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